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Notre Dame Prep, Oro Valley capture high school lacrosse titles

The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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The Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep head coach Douglas Lipska is dunked with water following Notre Dame Prep's win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep head coach Douglas Lipska is dunked with water following Notre Dame Prep's win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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AJ Shurts and Ryan Roche of the Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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AJ Shurts and Ryan Roche of the Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep head coach Douglas Lipska reacts after being dunked with water following Notre Dame Prep's win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep head coach Douglas Lipska reacts after being dunked with water following Notre Dame Prep's win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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The Notre Dame Prep Saints celebrate following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep students cheer following a score against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep students cheer following a score against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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ChristopherMaloney of the Salpointe Lancers reacts to a late fourth-quarter deficit against the Notre Dame Prep Saints during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/for The Republic

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ChristopherMaloney of the Salpointe Lancers reacts to a late fourth-quarter deficit against the Notre Dame Prep Saints during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep students during Division I Lacrosse State Finals against the Salpointe Lancers at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep students during Division I Lacrosse State Finals against the Salpointe Lancers at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Brett Bakewell of the Salpointe Lancers passes against the Notre Dame Prep Saints during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Brett Bakewell of the Salpointe Lancers passes against the Notre Dame Prep Saints during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Zackary Siegel of the Notre Dame Prep Saints progresses up the field against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Zackary Siegel of the Notre Dame Prep Saints progresses up the field against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Notre Dame Prep Saints face off against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Notre Dame Prep Saints face off against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Blake McKeon of the Notre Dame Prep Saints stands on the sidelines against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Blake McKeon of the Notre Dame Prep Saints stands on the sidelines against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep fans cheer following a score against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep fans cheer following a score against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Josh Calvin of the Notre Dame Prep Saints defends a shot on goal against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Josh Calvin of the Notre Dame Prep Saints defends a shot on goal against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep Saints look on against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep Saints look on against the Salpointe Lancers during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Referee Steve Adamick (L) and Marty Topham (R) sit at halftime during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Referee Steve Adamick (L) and Marty Topham (R) sit at halftime during the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Tanner Roberts of the Oro Valley Wolverines and Nick O'Kane of of the Desert Mountain Wolves hug following the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Tanner Roberts of the Oro Valley Wolverines and Nick O'Kane of of the Desert Mountain Wolves hug following the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Nicholas DeSilva of the Oro Valley Wolverines celebrates following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Nicholas DeSilva of the Oro Valley Wolverines celebrates following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Justin Northam of the Oro Valley Wolverines celebrates following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Justin Northam of the Oro Valley Wolverines celebrates following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Oro Valley Wolverines coach Chris Gin is dunked with water following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Oro Valley Wolverines coach Chris Gin is dunked with water following Oro Valley's win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Nathan Grijalva of the Oro Valley Wolverines sits at halftime during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Nathan Grijalva of the Oro Valley Wolverines sits at halftime during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Eric Miller (93) of the Desert Mountain Wolves progresses up the field against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Eric Miller (93) of the Desert Mountain Wolves progresses up the field against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Aiden Stockman (3) of the Desert Mountain Wolves looks to pass against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Aiden Stockman (3) of the Desert Mountain Wolves looks to pass against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Charles Mustain (11) of the Oro Valley Wolverines passes against the Desert Mountain Wolves during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Charles Mustain (11) of the Oro Valley Wolverines passes against the Desert Mountain Wolves during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Cail Davis (00) of the Oro Valley Wolverines scores against the Desert Mountain Wolves during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Cail Davis (00) of the Oro Valley Wolverines scores against the Desert Mountain Wolves during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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A ball during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A ball during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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A Lacrosse Stick during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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A Lacrosse Stick during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The Desert Mountain Wolves celebrate a score against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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The Desert Mountain Wolves celebrate a score against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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Collin Eckhauser (1) of the Desert Mountain Wolves progress up up the field against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic

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Collin Eckhauser (1) of the Desert Mountain Wolves progress up up the field against the Oro Valley Wolverines during the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.
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The field before Desert Vista and Notre Dame Prep face off in an Arizona lacrosse playoff game on April 27, 2018. Jorge Ramos/a

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The field before Desert Vista and Notre Dame Prep face off in an Arizona lacrosse playoff game on April 27, 2018.
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The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.

The Notre Dame Prep Saints hold up their trophy following their win against the Salpointe Lancers in the Division I Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.(Photo: Billy Hardiman/for The Republic)

Scottsdale Notre Dame Preparatory became the fourth team in Arizona Lacrosse League history to become back-to-back state champions in Division I with an 11-6 win over Tucson Salpointe Catholic on Friday night at Tempe Corona Del Sol High School.

Two of Division I’s most prolific offenses were kept at bay in the first half, by tremendous play from both goalies, with 18 saves in the first half. Salpointe Catholic junior goalie Eric Garigan had 10 saves in the first half and Notre Dame Prep junior Josh Calvin had eight.

Despite excellent defense from Salpointe, Notre Dame Prep junior Max Bergamo tallied a hat trick five minutes before the end of the first half. Junior midfielder Jake Smith and senior midfielder Quinn Stanton finished with two goals each.

Unforced turnovers and pressure from Notre Dame Prep limited Salpointe's offensive possessions. Notre Dame used its long possessions to wear the compact Salpointe defense down, taking a 9-6 lead with 7:40 left in the match. A Notre Dame Prep goal with under two minutes sealed the title.

Coach's comments

"These kids have worked really hard. It feels good and they dedicated themselves," Notre Dame Prep head coach Doug Lipka said. "It's really awesome to see their skill sets and their hard work come together for back-to-back state championship."

Last year, Oro Valley reached the Division II state final but was unable to clinch the title, falling in overtime.

"There's nothing better. It's not just last year, it's been 10, 11 years in the making for this program," Oro Valley coach Christopher Gin said. "I'm so proud of these guys ... no one else deserves this more than (the seniors)."

The Oro Valley Wolverines celebrate following their win against the Desert Mountain Wolves in the the Division II Lacrosse State Finals at Corona del Sol High School on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona.(Photo: Billy Hardiman/Special for The Republic)

Oro Valley needed three goals from Davis in a game that featured five lead changes.

"We've talked about toughness all this year, and it's not how physically tough you are but how mentally tough you are," Gin said.

Desert Mountain opened scoring early when sophomore Dawson Bienz fired a shot past the goalie after he beat his defender with an elusive spin move. For the rest of the match, the two teams traded goals and neither team had more than a one-goal advantage.

With 1:25 left in the game, Davis found the back of the net to seal the title for Oro Valley.

"I knew it needed to happen right then – if it didn't happen now, it wasn't happening, so I decided to put the team on my shoulders and take it," Davis said.

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